The Ghana Women’s Movement has announced a women-led demonstration in Accra to demand stronger protection of women’s constitutional rights, an end to what it describes as intimidation and arrests linked to the exercise of freedom of expression, and greater commitment to women’s political and economic empowerment.
The demonstration, dubbed “Women’s Voices Matter,” is scheduled for Tuesday, September 29, 2026, with participants expected to converge at Opera Square in Accra at 6:00 a.m.
The organisers said the protest would bring together women from diverse backgrounds, including political parties, market communities, salons, dressmaking businesses, offices and homes. Male sympathisers are also expected to join the demonstration.
According to the Ghana Women’s Movement, the action is intended to draw attention to what it describes as the increasing intimidation, arrest, remand and imprisonment of Ghanaian women in connection with the expression of their views.
The group said women should be able to express their opinions, participate in politics and contribute to national discourse without fear of intimidation or imprisonment.
“Women cannot remain silent while other women are arrested, detained and imprisoned for speaking their minds,” the movement said in its mobilisation statement.
The organisers have consequently declared: “Enough is enough.”
The Ghana Women’s Movement said Ghanaian women have the constitutional right to express their views and participate fully in the political, social and economic affairs of the country.
It said women must be able to speak on issues affecting their families, communities and the nation without feeling that doing so could expose them to intimidation or arrest.
The movement also called for equal treatment of women irrespective of their political affiliation or social background.
“Ghanaian women have voices. Ghanaian women have opinions. Ghanaian women have political rights,” the statement said.
It added that women must be free to criticise government policies and demand accountability as part of their participation in national affairs.
As part of the demonstration, the organisers intend to present a petition to Vice President Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang.
The petition is expected to outline the concerns of Ghanaian women and present demands relating to dignity, equality, freedom of expression, women’s empowerment and equal treatment.
The movement said the full contents of the petition would be formally presented to the Vice President.
Ending what the organisers describe as intimidation and the arrest of women for expressing their views is one of the key demands of the demonstration.
The movement said women should be free to participate in politics, criticise government policies, express their opinions and demand accountability.
“We will not be silenced,” the organisers declared.
They said women’s participation in national affairs should not be restricted because of the political nature of their views.
The Ghana Women’s Movement is also demanding the full implementation of the Affirmative Action (Gender Equity) Act, 2024.
The organisers want measures under the law to translate into increased representation and participation of women in decision-making at various levels of governance and public life.
The movement said women need concrete action rather than repeated assurances.
“We do not want promises. We want implementation,” it stated.
Economic empowerment also features prominently among the demands of the demonstration.
The movement is calling for improved access to capital, employment, businesses and sustainable economic opportunities for Ghanaian women.
It said greater economic independence would help women participate more meaningfully in national development.
“Women need empowerment. Women need opportunities. Women need economic freedom,” the statement said.
The organisers said the demonstration is intended to unite women across political and professional lines.
Among those listed as conveners and organisers are Janet Asana Nabla, Chairperson of the People’s National Party (PNP); Betty Akuffo Amoabeng, Chairperson and Leader of the National Democratic Party (NDP); Elizabeth Sam; Akosua Asaa Manu, Advisor on Gender and Social Protection to the NPP Flagbearer; and Grace Akosua Amoabeng, Spokesperson on the Gender and Social Protection Committee.
Market women, hairdressers and dressmakers are also listed among the groups expected to participate.
The organisers said the involvement of women from different political and professional backgrounds reflects their intention to raise issues they consider relevant to women across the country.
Male sympathisers have also been invited to support the demonstration.
The Ghana Women’s Movement said the demonstration is aimed at ensuring that women’s concerns receive attention in national decision-making.
“When women speak, Ghana must listen. When women rise, Ghana must listen. When women demand justice, Ghana must listen,” the movement said.
Participants are expected to converge at Opera Square, Accra, at 6:00 a.m. on Tuesday, September 29, 2026.
The organisers ended their mobilisation message with a call for equality and protection of women’s rights:
“Enough is enough! Our voices must be heard. Our rights must be protected. Justice must be equal for all.”
By 1960news.com
